App on a phone that shows wind speed and direction overlay on a map of the course. So just weather data from from one of the many weather sites. OK to look at during a legal round ?
More compliant in my opinion.Probably about as rule compliant as using an electronic GPS mapping device that gives altitudes.
OK. So using a detailed Ordnance Survey map on my GPS enabled phone that shows my current altitude and the altitude of the green is technically within the rules? Only my location is being measured - the altitude data is a matter of record.More compliant in my opinion.
Anything that measures elevation changes is not allowed. Rule 4.3a(1).
OK. So using a detailed Ordnance Survey map on my GPS enabled phone that shows my current altitude and the altitude of the green is technically within the rules? Only my location is being measured - the altitude data is a matter of record.
Asking, not arguing.
Published information is OK but dynamic measurement of relative elevation is not.OK. So using a detailed Ordnance Survey map on my GPS enabled phone that shows my current altitude and the altitude of the green is technically within the rules? Only my location is being measured - the altitude data is a matter of record.
Asking, not arguing.
I don't have the ability to make it relevant, I'm just exploring the point, but I'm not talking about measuring relative elevation.Published information is OK but dynamic measurement of relative elevation is not.
Accessing factual data about such as height asl and wind speed and direction at current location may well be ok, but just wait - the time will come when some app will be integrating this information to give club selection advice.
Accessing factual data about such as height asl and wind speed and direction at current location may well be ok, but just wait - the time will come when some app will be integrating this information with a players default clubbing and yardages to give club selection advice.
I’d still resist it. But have to say I used to be firmly anti any measuring device for closed club competitions.Some of these golf apps already do. I guess it’s no different to having an actual caddie.
I understand your point but does your GPS device tell the elevation to 1 metre at both where your ball is and where your target is?I don't have the ability to make it relevant, I'm just exploring the point, but I'm not talking about measuring relative elevation.
I'm saying that if I'm allowed to use GPS to measure my longitude and latitude and the elevation of those points is a matter of public record then I'm not actually measuring the relative elevation - the elevations are already known.
As below, from a website found via a Google search on my phone.
No measurements being taken - it's a matter of record...
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40s for a shot ?How quickly would you be at working out a2 + b2 = c2 and then the angle
Would you not have to have some sort of chart converting the angle etc to know the extra club?
All within the 40 seconds you are allowed for a shot.
The Rules recommend 40s but also suggest that to encourage and enforce prompt play, the Committee should adopt a Local Rule setting a Pace of Play Policy.40s for a shot ?
That a guideline, or a rule, i.e. a penalty if you take more than you are allowed ?